Chichester Kinderschool - Upper Chichester Township PA Child Care Center

3913 CHICHESTER AVE , Upper Chichester Township PA 19061
(610) 485-0521

About the Provider

Description: Chichester Kinderschool enrolls 50 preschool and elementary

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00182823
  • Capacity: 56
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 15
  • District Office Phone: (610) 713-2115 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-01-17 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Needs Verification

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED STAFF #1 WALK INTO THE ATTACHED ROOM AND LEFT THE CHILDREN UNATTENDED. THE CERT REP WAS NOT ABLE TO SEE THE STAFF AT THE DOOR BUT WAS ABLE TO HEAR HER. ALSO A CHILD WALKED INTO THE OTHER ATTACHED ROOM AND STAFF #1 DID NOT SEE THIS HAPPEN. STAFF #1 WAS NOTIFIED BY THE CERT REP THAT THE CHILD WALKED OUT OF THE ROOM.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. TIERED LIS: The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
ALL STAFF AT THE FACILITY WILL TAKE AN APPROVED ONLINE SUPERVISION TRAINING. THE PROVIDER WILL CONDUCT PERIODIC CHECKS TO ENSURE THAT STAFF ARE SUPERVISING CHILDREN AT ALL TIMES.
2020-01-17 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.119 - Infant sleep position Needs Verification

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED AND INFANT ALSEEP IN A SWING.

Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE PROVIDER WILL REQUIRE THE STAFF TO PUT CHILDREN IN APPROVED SLEEP EQUIPMENT WHEN THEY ARE SLEEPING. THE PROVIDER WILL DISCUSS THIS REQUIREMENT WITH THE STAFF AND WILL CONDUCT PERIODIC CHECKS TO ENSURE THAT IT IS BEING IMPLEMENTED.
2020-01-17 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Needs Verification

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE A SMOKE DETECTOR LOCATED INSIDE OF THE INFANT SLEEPING ROOM.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE PROVIDER WILL INSTALL A SMOKE DETECTOR INSIDE OF THE INFANT SLEEPING ROOM PRIOR TO ALLOWING THE CHILDREN TO RETURN TO THE PROGRAM. THE PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT A SMOKE DETECTOR IS LOCATED IN EVERY ROOM OF THE FACILITY AND WILL CHECK THEM TO ENSURE THAT THEY ARE OPERABLE.
2020-01-17 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Needs Verification

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT STAFF #2 HAD A CHILD ABUSE AND FBI CLEARANCE THAT WAS MORE THAN 60 MONTHS OLD. THE STATE POLICE CLEARANCE WAS ONLY THE RECEIPT OF THE REQUEST.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF #2 WILL NOT WORK IN A CHILD A CARE POSITION AT THE FACILITY UNTIL THEY HAVE A VALID STATE CHILD ABUSE, CRIMINAL HISTORY, AND FBI CLEARANCE ON FILE. THE PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT ALL CLEARANCES ON FILE ARE NO MORE THAN 60 MONTHS OLD BY REVIEWING STAFF FILE ANNUALLY.
2020-01-17 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Needs Verification

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED 1 STAFF WITH 8 CHILDREN. THE YOUNGEST CHILD IN THE ROOM WAS IDENTIFIED AS 2 YEARS OLD.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE STAFF WILL BE REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN RATIOS AT ALL TIME. THE PROVIDER WILL MONITOR STAFF PERIODICALLY TO ENSURE THAT RATIOS ARE BEING MAINTAINED.
2020-01-17 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Needs Verification

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT SEVERAL OUTLET COVERS WERE MISSING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE PROVIDER WILL REPLACE ALL RECEPTACLE COVERS THAT ARE MISSING FROM ELECTRICAL OUTLETS. THE PROVIDER WILL HAVE STAFF DO VISIUAL INSPECTIONS DAILY TO ENSURE THAT ALL ELECTRICAL OUTLETS HAVE RECEPTACLE COVERS.
2019-09-12 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT CHILD #2 DID NOT HAVE THE NAMES OF THEIR RELEASE PERSONS SPECIFIED ON AGREEMENT.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PARENT WIL BE REQUIRED TO ADD THE RELEASE PERSONS TO THE CHILD'S AGREEMENT. THE PROVIDER/DIRECTOR WILL ENSURE THAT THE AGREEMENT IS COMPLETED FULLY PRIOR TO SIGNING AND MAKING A COPY FOR THE CHILD'S FILE.
2019-09-12 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWALINSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT CHILD #5 DID NOT HAVE THE HEALTH INSURANCE NAME AND POLICY NUMBER INCLUDED ON THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE PARENT WILL BE REQUIRED TO ADD THE HEALTH INSURANCE NAME AN POLICY NUMBER TO THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM. THE PROVIDER WILL REVIEW ALL EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS AT APPLICATION AND UPDATE/REVIEW TO ENSURE THEY ARE COMPLETED FULLY.
2019-09-12 Renewal 3270.124(f) - Updated every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT CHILD #2 & #5 DID NOT HAVE THEIR EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS UPDATED WITH A DATED SIGNATURE, IN THE LAST 6-MONTH PERIOD.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE PARENT WILL BE REQUIRED TO REVIEW/UPDATE AND SIGN/DATE THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM. THE PROVIDER WILL DEVELOP A TRACKING METHOD TO ENSURE THAT ALL EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS ARE UPDATED TIMELY. THEY WILL ALSO REVIEW ALL FORMS TO ENSURE THEY ARE COMPLETED FULLY.
2019-09-12 Renewal 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT CHILD #4 DID NOT HAVE A HEALTH REPORT DATED WITHIN THE LAST 6- MONTH PERIOD. (DATED 1/15/19)

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL REQUIRE THE PARENT TO PROVIDE AN UPDATED HEALTH REPORT. THE PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT ALL HEALTH REPORTS ARE PROVIDED TIMELY BY TRACKING THE REVIEW DATES MONTHLY.
2019-09-12 Renewal 3270.131(c)/3270.131(d)(1) - Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP/Child's health history Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT CHILD #2 &3 DID NOT HAVE A HEALTH REPORT COMPLETED BY A DOCTOR DATES WITHIN THE LAST 12-MONTH PERIOD. THEY HAD AN IMMUNIZATION RECORD THAT WAS NOT DATED OR A FULL REPORT THAT WAS NOT SIGNED AND DATED.

Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.A health report shall include a review of the child's health history.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE PARENT WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE HEALTH REPORT (INCLUDES IMMUNIZATIONS) THAT IS SIGNED BY THE DOCTOR OR CRNP AND NO MORE THAT 12 MONTHS OLD. THE PROVIDER WILL REVIEW ALL PROVIDED HEALTH REPORTS TO ENSURE THAT THEY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF REGULATION 3270.131.
2019-09-12 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT CHILD #3 & #4 DID NOT HAVE THEIR AGREEMENT AND EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS UPDATED WITH A DATED SIGNATURE, IN THE LAST 6-MONTH PERIOD.

Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE PARENT WILL BE REQUIRED TO REVIEW/UPDATE AND SIGN/DATE THE AGREEMENT AND EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM. THE PROVIDER WILL DEVELOP A TRACKING METHOD TO ENSURE THAT ALL AGREEMENTS AND EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS ARE UPDATED TIMELY.
2019-09-12 Renewal 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECDTION THE CRTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT STAFF #2 DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION ON FILE.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION. THE PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT ALL EDUCATION VERIFICATION IS PROVIDED PRIOR TO AN EMPLOYEE'S START DATE.
2019-09-12 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT STAFF #2 DID NOT HAVE 2 NON-FAMILY REFERENCES ON FILE.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF #2 WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE 2 NON-FAMILY REFERENCES. THE PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT STAFF PROVIDE REFERENCES PRIOR TO THE START OF EMPLOYMENT.
2019-09-12 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Annual 6 hrs. training Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT STAFF #1 DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF THE COMPLETION OF AN ANNUAL MINIMUM OF 6 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF # 1 WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF 6 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING COMPLETED IN THE LAST 12- MONTH PERIOD. THE PROVIDER WILL REVIEW ALL STAFF FILES ANNUALLY TO ENSURE THEY ARE MAINTAINING AN ANNUAL MINIMUM OF 6 CLOCK HOURS OF TRAINING.

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